Ancient Egypt

A new forensic study of 5,000-year-old skulls from Abydos reveals evidence of severe trauma, reinforcing the long-debated theory of ancient Egyptian retainer sacrifice.

New geophysical research in Egypt suggests hidden rooms may exist near King Tutankhamun's tomb, reviving theories about the lost resting place of Queen Nefertiti.

A groundbreaking study reveals that Merneith, who lived 5,000 years ago, was likely the first sovereign female ruler in human history, predating Cleopatra by millennia.

More than three thousand years after her burial in Ancient Egypt, the mummy of a noblewoman still appears to be screaming in terror, her mouth frozen wide open. Researchers using modern medical imaging have confirmed that this is not the result of poor embalming, but a rare muscle reaction that occurred at the exact moment of death.

Archaeologists in Egypt have announced a discovery that could resolve a long-standing historical mystery. During excavations at Tel Abu Seifi, near the Suez Canal, a sandstone lintel fragment was found featuring an inscription that mentions the ancient city of Mesen. The artifact bears the titles of Ramesses II and documents the restoration of a statue of Horus.